DCFD Photos, old or new

[dcfireman]

   

Truck 5 in service with a former Richmond rig on Rock Creek Parkway. I believe this was also T-5 in Richmond.

[dcfireman]

   

Truck 7 in service with a former Richmond rig in front of On Luck Cafeteria, 102 M St SE

[dcfireman]

   

Finally, DCFD received shop serials S-392 and S-393 in 1999 (Seagrave #76328 and 76327), which went into service with Trucks 5 and 7, placing the Richmond rigs on the reserve roster (PeteUK shows one as T-11 in post #401). September 2004 photo, 1200 block of Bank Alley NW.

[smketrfdny]

All kidding aside Kevin, who and what was behind the drastic apparatus scenario that went from 17 yr old Hahns in reserve, held with bubble gum and bailing wire, to rigs that seem to be replaced every 5 years?

And reserve rigs in better shape than some front line units years ago?

[dcfireman]

   

[quote name='smketrfdny' post='140347' date='Aug 14 2007, 20:50 ']Kevin, what's a Ladder? <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote]The DCFD traditionally ran 16 trucks and one ladder: Trucks 1-10, 12-17 and Laddah 11, as in the 0200 hours radio transmission “Laddah Eleven off the air, kay.” Then a certain Smketr went to FDNY and the Department reverted to all “truck” companies again. I hope this helps. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tower.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Truck 1 and Ladder 11 on 16th St. above Euclid, 1994 photo: old Antioch Law building, a repeat offender (Jim, you should see it now. We could never afford it.)

[tcosgrovejones]

[quote name='smketrfdny' post='140357' date='Aug 14 2007, 22:34 ']All kidding aside Kevin, who and what was behind the drastic apparatus scenario that went from 17 yr old Hahns in reserve, held with bubble gum and bailing wire, to rigs that seem to be replaced every 5 years?

And reserve rigs in better shape than some front line units years ago?[/quote]



In one word MONEY

The City was all most bankrupt and was in the process of handing out pink slips. Thank God that was stopped.

Today we are on a better footing and we have been able to build the fleet up and keep to a strict replacement program. We have come up with our own set of Specs for our Wagons thanks to several people. You would not believe how easy these wagons are to work off of <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Cosgr <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stirpot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> ve

[smketrfdny]

[quote name='tcosgrovejones' post='140410' date='Aug 15 2007, 06:40 ']In one word MONEY

The City was all most bankrupt and was in the process of handing out pink slips. Thank God that was stopped.

Today we are on a better footing and we have been able to build the fleet up and keep to a strict replacement program. We have come up with our own set of Specs for our Wagons thanks to several people. You would not believe how easy these wagons are to work off of <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Cosgr <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stirpot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> ve[/quote]



Those were some tough days, Cosgrove............. I remember them well. Of course, all that OT I gave you in the 6th Battalion may have diverted those needed apparatus funds <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stirpot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />





Kevin, I guess I will never live that 0200 run down?? LMAO. Thanks for the memories, and not just the pictures.

[Guest]

L:adder 17 in the stars nad bars paint. just why did it have that funky stripe (made famous by COde 3 Collectibles)

[dcfireman]

   

The new millennium came in with a roar for the DCFD. Five more new trucks went on the street in 2000: one completely rebuilt and four more Seagrave TT06DA 100’ ladder trucks.



Kicking off the year 2000, Pierce rebuilt shop serial S-371 (Pierce #11744TR), the 1981 Hahn/LTI, for $370,000. Interestingly, it cost $267,000 new. However, it is a 2000 truck; the money was well spent. The Pierce Dash went initially to T-10, then T-07, and finally T-15 before going to reserve in 2006. Unfortunately, the aerial ladder failed inspection (ResQguy post #617) and the truck is in the FD warehouse on Gallatin St. NW awaiting resolution. August 11, 2001 photo at the Training Academy

[dcfireman]

   

S-394 (Seagrave 76335) went in service with Truck Co. 3. As with all previous Seagrave ladders, it had a prepiped waterway to the 40’ level. This was poor consolation to the company that traditionally had been the city's "water tower". September 2002 photo

[dcfireman]

   



   

One distinguishing feature between the new group of Seagraves and the previous ten was the redesigned wheel well on the rear tractor wheel. It was cambered instead of flat. In addition, the 2000 Seagrave TDA’s had a large roll up door compartment on either side of the trailer. S-394 went from Truck 3 to Truck 14 in 2003, where it remains today.

T-3 photo c.2000 across from quarters; T-14 photo July 2007 fireground

[dcfireman]

   

The next truck, S-395 (Seagrave 76336) went in service with Truck Co. 11. DC specifies aerials built for rapid deployment and ease of operation. They have a 250 lb. tip load, allowing a single set of A-frame stabilizers for safe use, and go into service quickly. In addition to the 40’ water tower arrangement, each truck carries a ladder pipe assembly mounted in front of the tiller cage on the driver’s side. 100’ of 3” hose, pre-connected to the ladder pipe, is loaded in a trough atop the trailer alongside the aerial. All ladder pipes have 1 ½” tips (600 GPM), but, of course, may be changed to anything. August 14, 2002 photo, looking north in the 6100 block of Georgia Ave NW below Rittenhouse.

[dcfireman]

   

Another view of T-11 (2000 Seagrave S-395)….2003 photo

[dcfireman]

   

S-396 (Seagrave 76337) went in service with Truck Co. 13 in 2000. June 7, 2002 photo, Minnesota Ave. just above Benning Rd. NE

[dcfireman]

   

S-397 (Seagrave 76338) went in service with Truck Co. 16 in 2000. 2007 photo

[dcfireman]

   

Another view of T-16. All DC Seagraves have a Siamese fitted between the ladder and hoist cylinder trunions opposite the control pedestal, visible in this photo. Above the rear door can be seen a vehicle repeater system box-shaped antenna, which increases the operability of the 800 MHz radios. Starting in 2002 these were retrofitted onto all apparatus.

[Guest]

[quote name='dcfireman' post='140771' date='Aug 16 2007, 09:49 ']

Another view of T-16. All DC Seagraves have a Siamese fitted between the ladder and hoist cylinder trunions opposite the control pedestal, visible in this photo. Above the rear door can be seen a vehicle repeater system box-shaped antenna, which increases the operability of the 800 MHz radios. Starting in 2002 these were retrofitted onto all apparatus.[/quote]



How have those vehicle repeater systems worked out? Do you know the cost associated with them per unit? Just curious.......

[Guest]

this is great stuff. Definately an Images of America Book

[Ladder 68]

Are there companies that are more likely to get hand me down rigs than others? I ask because it seems Truck 10 seems to get its fair share of "gently used" rigs. No matter what, the DCFD fleet appears to have greatly improved and most importanly standardized.



Great photo history.



Thanks.

[Guest]

[quote name='T-Bone' post='140808' date='Aug 16 2007, 12:18 ']How have those vehicle repeater systems worked out? Do you know the cost associated with them per unit? Just curious.......[/quote]

They work pretty well, extending communications to where you would not expect them to work. They are about the cost of 2 mobile radios. [url="http://www.futurecom.com/mbx_nf.htm"]http://www.futurecom.com/mbx_nf.htm[/url]